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Are you a history buff who loves diving into the past through the pages of a good book? Look no further! In this article, we will explore a curated list of free historical fiction books that will transport you to different eras and immerse you in captivating stories. Whether you're interested in ancient civilizations, wars, or the lives of historical figures, there's something for everyone. Let's get started!

1. "The Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett:
Set in 12th century England, this epic novel follows the construction of a cathedral in the fictional town of Kingsbridge. With rich historical detail and a memorable cast of characters, Follett weaves a captivating tale of ambition, love, and treachery.

2. "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon:
Travel back to 18th century Scotland with this gripping time-travel romance. Follow Claire Randall as she mysteriously finds herself torn between two different worlds and two passionate loves. Gabaldon's meticulous research brings to life the rugged beauty and brutal realities of the Scottish Highlands.

3. "Wolf Hall" by Hilary Mantel:
Winner of the Man Booker Prize, this novel transports readers to the court of Henry VIII. Through the eyes of Thomas Cromwell, a commoner who becomes a pivotal figure in English history, Mantel brilliantly explores the intrigues and power plays of one of the most tumultuous periods in British history.

4. "The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak:
Set during World War II in Nazi Germany, this beloved novel tells the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl who finds solace and escape in books. With a unique narrative perspective and deeply touching characters, Zusak's masterpiece is a testament to the power of words and the resilience of the human spirit.

5. "Gone with the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell:
Step into the antebellum South and experience the sweeping saga of Scarlett O'Hara and Rhett Butler against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Mitchell's masterpiece is a timeless tale of love, ambition, and survival that has captured the hearts of generations.

For more free historical fiction books, there are dedicated websites and platforms where you can find an extensive collection of titles. Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org) is a popular online library that offers over 60,000 free eBooks, including many works of historical fiction. Another excellent resource is BookBub (www.bookbub.com), a website that showcases limited-time deals and discounts on eBooks, including historical fiction.

Immerse yourself in the past with these captivating historical fiction books. Whether you're a fan of medieval Europe or the American Revolution, these stories will transport you to a different time and captivate your imagination. Happy reading!
Take the Hospital Back to Ancient Times. Fiction
Take the Hospital Back to Ancient Times.

A military doctor from the United Nations peacekeeping force, he was transported back to ancient times after being hit by a roadside bomb while on a mission, reincarnating into a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. As he grew up, he became the most unconventional child in the family, refusing to learn the ancestral traditions of Chinese medicine. While others prescribed various herbal remedies in their clinics, he took a different approach. If you had a fever, he would give you paracetamol; if you had pneumonia, he would prescribe amoxicillin; if you had appendicitis, he would perform surgery; and if a pregnant woman faced a difficult delivery, he had a

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Business charm Fiction
Business charm

"The Song of Commerce" sings throughout the world! At the end of the Yuan Dynasty, after nearly a hundred years of semi-slavery rule, roughly thirty million people died under the tyrannical regime, with the majority being from the Central Plains region. The story begins with the extraordinary experiences of Shang Yu, a poor son. In the process of the revival of China and the birth of the Ming Dynasty, there is actually another legendary story, involving family, country, and the world... (The first work of "Time Management Bureau Archives: Genesis" by Yun Ming, a VIP author of future urban novels, has already been completed with tens of thousands of words. Thank you, brothers, for continuing to support the new book!) Group: Administrator: Happy Travel Group: Administrator: Old Wine Group: Administrator: Little One Group: Administrator: Guys Group:

152.82 Million words | 2020-08-16 22:46Update

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The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty Fiction
The Artillery God that Swept through the Late Qing Dynasty

Master Sergeant Qian, a former artillery soldier, reincarnates into the late Qing Dynasty in southwest China, joining the Taiping Army. Unintentionally, he catches a glimpse of Princess Shi Dakai's wife, resulting in his imprisonment and subsequent deployment to the battlefield. However, he defies all odds, rising up the ranks and defeating the Manchu Eight Banners Army. He then indulges in relationships with various women in the military, including young girls, elegant ladies, and former princesses. He even becomes the favored concubine of influential Manchu figures, nobles, and the two empress dow

405.84 Million words | 2020-12-04 12:07Update

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Song Feng Fiction
Song Feng

[Start third edition signed work] Wang Jinghui, as a medical soldier, inexplicably returns to the Song Dynasty. How will he survive in this unfamiliar era? The path of reform is full of unpredictable variables. Wang Anshi, Sima Guang, Su Shi... everyone is searching for a way out for the Great Song. Who is right and who is wrong? Everything before his eyes is tempering Wang Jinghui's maturity. Can the reborn butterfly change the course of history? Please read "Song Wind" which is narrated by a modern doctor. The new book "North Ocean" will be officially released on April 7th. We hope that our esteemed readers can kindly support it. Thank you for your support!

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My Lord Fiction
My Lord

National medicine and national arts combined, shocking the Three Kingdoms. Li Qin, a modern ordinary traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, accidentally falls asleep before a blind date. When he wakes up, he finds himself in the late Eastern Han Dynasty. The Three Kingdoms at the end of the Han Dynasty were filled with wars, chaos, and bloodshed, and there was no peaceful and joyful land in the world. Li Qin's identity has transformed into the eleventh-generation grandson of General Li Guang of the Great Han Dynasty

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Sunrise Chang Fiction
Sunrise Chang

In the mid-Qing dynasty, due to the need for commodity circulation and currency turnover, an institution specializing in money exchange and remittance business emerged, known as 'Piaohao', also known as 'Piaozhuang' or 'Huizhuang'. This industry was monopolized by people from Shanxi province, known as 'Shanxi Piaohao'. They had a monopoly on the exchange business throughout the country. The largest Piaohao in the country at that time had a total of X branches, of which the largest was 'Sunrise Chang' established by Li Jingkai, a native of Pingyao. It originally operated as a pigment shop and later transitioned into a Piaohao during the Daoguang reign. This book tells the story of the rise and peak of the pioneering Piaohao 'Sunrise Chang' in China, portraying the loves, hates, and struggles of a generation of Jin merchants. It is the precursor of Chinese banks, controlling a significant part of China's financial industry in that era. The street where it was located is colloquially known as the 'Wall Street of China'. It is an indispensable topic in Pingyao, an unmissable story in Shanxi, and the starting point that China's modern financial industry cannot overlook. Without Pingyao and 'Sunrise Chang', the history of China's modern financial industry would have been rewritten, and perhaps even the starting point would still be unknown.

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A Tongue-Tied Hogwarts Fiction
A Tongue-Tied Hogwarts

Dahlia Dursley stared at the reflection of a blond, blue-eyed girl in the mirror, lost in thought. When she discovered that she had traveled back in time and transformed into Harry's eldest cousin, she knew something was not right in this world. Hagrid's umbrella concealed a giant boning knife instead of being a normal hunting guard. Snape, the genius prince of hotpot, taught his potion class by boiling tripe. Is everything really okay? Gryffindors love spiciness, Ravenclaws follow the rules of sauce, Slytherins believe in the essence of ingredients, and Hufflepuffs just care about being able to eat! Was Voldemort and the Death Eaters killing everywhere years ago just to resist the muggle invention of air fryers and microwaves? Something seems off. What happened to Hogwarts and the magical world?! Dahlia grabbed her beloved kitchen knife and exclaimed, 'Mapo Tofu!' In an instant, roaring flames erupted. She sighed, 'I guess this can also be considered magic? It's just that my way of time travel might be a little off...' If you enjoy 'A Tongue-Tied Hogwarts,' please remember to recommend it to your friends on QQ and Weibo!

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Wandering in the river of history. Fiction
Wandering in the river of history.

Xu Ning was originally a history teacher in the countryside, but unfortunately, he fell off a cliff and ended up in the underworld. The King of the Underworld wants him to travel through various historical periods with the "Book of Transmigration" to change the wheel of fate. What if I make Xiang Yu the emperor? Whoever dares to stop me, whoever stands in my way, I'll dig up their ancestors' graves. You say Liu Bei is cunning, well, I want Liu Bei to unite the three kingdoms, so what? What! Song Jiang is too weak and unwilling to become emperor? Fine, I'll help him out! What's going on? How did I end up in Journey to the West? This plot doesn't make sense! Lord of the Underworld, what's happening? How did I turn

12.40 Million words | 2020-07-19 03:14Update

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Born to be Han Xin Fiction
Born to be Han Xin

After Qin lost its deer, it was pursued by the entire world. Behind the collapse of the empire, there were invisible hands at play. It was because of the appearance of a different Han Xin that the tide was reversed against the will of heaven. In the turbulent and mysterious era of the late Qin Dynasty, the mighty struggle between Chu and Han unfolded. A song of heroes in a chaotic world, a tale of the ambition of both land and women. The importance of the tripod, is it worth questioning? The new book has been fully purchased and uploaded. Please continue to support.

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Check-in in the Mythical late Ming Dynasty Fiction
Check-in in the Mythical late Ming Dynasty

Transmigrated to the Ming Dynasty, becoming the carpenter emperor Zhu Youxiao. Since I have arrived in the Ming Dynasty, it is my duty to make the Ming Dynasty shine throughout the world for thousands of years! 'Your Majesty, Xiong Tingbi has slain a rebellious dragon in the East Sea and presented the Dragon Ball as tribute!' A rebellious dragon? Dragon Ball? Zhu Youxiao: (⊙ω⊙)???(Irregular historical fiction, please do not take it seriously!)

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Usurpation of Qin Fiction
Usurpation of Qin

Yun Yue fell into a bottomless abyss and found herself in another world. Faced with the Warring States period from two thousand years ago, what will Yun Yue do? She feels lost... King Huiwen is a wise ruler, while General Lian Po is cunning. Crown Prince Dan is extremely weak, and Qin Shihuang is a completely deceitful man... The survival environment in the Warring States period is harsh, but Yun Yue manages to thrive. Han Xiong wrote too much darkness, while the Coup against Qin writes about much sunshine. Where there is light, there will also be shadows, and where there are shadows, there will inevitably be light.

205.82 Million words | 2020-11-09 03:05Update

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Emperor Yongzheng Fiction
Emperor Yongzheng

The Emperor Yongzheng depicts the little-known life in the Qing court, breaking free from the confines of the Forbidden City. With fierce court intrigues, hidden murders, a change of power, and Yongzheng's precarious victory, a historical period filled with mysteries and complexities unfolds. The author skillfully uses a historical perspective and engaging writing to capture all aspects of life, from imperial rituals and architecture to daily life in streets, temples, and wilderness. The struggle for power between princes, with their cunning strategies, and the enchanting melodies of talented entertainers weave a captivating narrative. With meticulous plot development and well-rounded character portrayals, this work explores the depths of history and human existence.

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Return to the Three Kingdoms to Plant Vegetables Fiction
Return to the Three Kingdoms to Plant Vegetables

A "three-no" otaku returns to the Three Kingdoms, where Zhang Fei, Guan Yu, and Jian Yong are not easily convinced. Liu Yan, the uncle in the history books who supported Liu Bei's rise, is solely interested in plotting for Liu Bei's family property. Lu Zhi, the nominal teacher, is the biggest obstacle in the officialdom. Reluctant to ask for help from his friend Gongsun Zan, the Yellow Turban Rebellion is not as simple as imagined. Weaving mats and selling shoes is not something the proletariat can easily handle. In order to raise startup funds, Liu Bei can only choose to start by honestly farming vegetables!

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Shadow Agent Fiction
Shadow Agent

From now on, you have no right to remain silent, no right to argue, and no protection under the laws of Huaxia. The moment you come into contact with our identity, you will be sentenced to death! You will no longer have human rights. We are the Seventh Division, the Third Enforcers!

119.20 Million words | 2020-09-17 11:16Update

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Organize heroes to resist the Japanese. Fiction
Organize heroes to resist the Japanese.

Dual identities, youth going back in time, a modern perspective on war from that era, a clash of weaponry from different eras, occasional collaboration and fierce competition between the Communist and Nationalist parties, intricate gang systems, how a few Japanese individuals managed to occupy a large territory relying on their traitorous allies, the establishment of an industrial system to support the war, the development of modern agriculture to sustain basic survival, the rise of the nation in the midst of war, the resilience and strength of humanity in the face of bloodshed and fire

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The Great Tang Dynasty said. Fiction
The Great Tang Dynasty said.

The lecturer, with his sharp tongue, traveled back in time to the Tang Dynasty, witnessing the power of language. A sharp tongue could withstand a million soldiers. With his sharp tongue, he altered the course of history and made Liu Ao, this unfortunate time traveler, live a rich and flavorful life. With a sharp tongue, the world changed, and peace prevailed. The sharp tongue said, "I just want to live a good life..."

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Rebirth in America Fiction
Rebirth in America

Nickname as "Quick Shooter", a Chinese Special Forces instructor, accidentally travels to a parallel world where he finds himself in the American Old West, a world full of cowboys, lawlessness, and heroes... Here, you will witness fiery duels between Western cowboys, lightning-fast gun draws that leave you breathless, and the legends of fearless gunslingers roaming

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The Dominance of Tianfeng Fiction
The Dominance of Tianfeng

Ambition, treachery, cunning, loyalty, martial prowess, strategic genius, beauty. In a chaotic era, Pang Tong devoted himself to the cultivation of both literary and martial arts. From securing the first city to plotting his path of domination, he desired to explore the mysteries of the ancient land. He ventured into the land of the "Mountain God Worshippers," delving into the ruins of a lost kingdom. He unraveled the secret of the divine pearl, staining the blood of the foreign tribe with a curse. He conquered Ma Teng, inventing the "Phoenix Roar Cannon" to crush the iron cavalry of the Western Liang. He formed an alliance with Cao Cao, accompanied by a tiger, biding his time for the ultimate battle. He engaged in

426.43 Million words | 2020-08-13 19:12Update

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Northern Song Dynasty Capital Fiction
Northern Song Dynasty Capital

In the time of grandeur, Bianliang was bustling with visitors from all directions, connecting nations far and wide. But in the blink of an eye, it became the period of Jingkang, where iron hooves trampled across, leaving behind only memories. Looking back abruptly, is that Bianliang still the same? Let us follow the young lad named Liu Yong outside the Vermilion Bird Gate and explore the stories of the Eastern Capital during the Northern Song Dynasty. With a new face and a fresh story, we reject clichés.

89.37 Million words | 2021-01-10 18:43Update

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Step by Step Startled the Tang Dynasty Fiction
Step by Step Startled the Tang Dynasty

Li Ang was transported to an abandoned child raised by a pack of wolves. With his mysterious background, he became entangled in a series of family conflicts, local official struggles, palace power struggles, and ultimately played a crucial role in the An Lushan Rebellion. Various power tactics, betrayals, assassinations, scheming, opportunism, and secret maneuvers abound. This is also an era of openness and grandeur, with beautiful women as stunning as the moon, picturesque landscapes, magnificent poetry, and vibrant spirits. Lifelong friendships that can withstand life and death, heartwarming family bonds, and passionate love stories thread throughout the book, showcasing the fascinating and magnificent image of the prosperous Tang Dynasty from various perspectives. I have already completed

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